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PROGRAM MANAGER SENIOR I

Chief of UI Accounting and Fund Management-Repost

Recruitment #23-005482-0006

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Introduction

The Division of Unemployment Insurance is accepting applications from qualified applicants to fill current open positions. Applicants in pool will remain active for one year and be considered as opening occurs.

GRADE

23

LOCATION OF POSITION

1100 North Eutaw Street, Baltimore, Maryland  21201

Main Purpose of Job

This position reports directly to the Contributions Director for the Division of Unemployment Insurance (DUI). The main purpose of this position is to manage the accounting operations related to the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund. This position ensures efficient resource management and quality customer service within the Accounting & Fund Management Section, which is comprised of four units: Accounts Receivable and Audit; Reimbursing Employer Accounting; Cashier Unit; and Financial & Management Accounting.

POSITION DUTIES

Manages the units within the Accounting and Fund Management Section:
  •  Accounts Receivable Unit – This unit performs the accounting function for employer accounts by processing quarterly contributor reports, and processing payments by several different payment methods.
  • Reimbursable Employer Accounting Unit – This unit performs the accounting and collection function for non-profit and governmental employers that have elected to self-insure in order to provide unemployment coverage.
  • Cashiers Unit – This unit maintains the accounting records for the benefit payment transactions, handles financial transactions handles the child support intercept program, also works in conjunction with U.S. Treasury for payment of unemployment benefits and compiling data for financial reporting purposes
Responsible for:
  • The annual preparation of cash management reports to the Maryland State Treasurer’s Office
  • The preparation of monthly and quarterly Employment & Training Administration (ETA) reports required by USDOL.
  • Withholding Federal and State Income Tax from unemployment insurance benefits, making timely deposits, and the annual reporting for both Federal and State and reconciling all deductions made to deposits.
  • Serving as agency contact person with banks providing services for disbursement of unemployment insurance checks and depositing of unemployment contributions through a lockbox.
  • Monitoring and maintaining operating system parameters and making adjustments to support and resolve technical problems and issues including system performances.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Possession of a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Five years of experience examining, analyzing, and interpreting accounting systems records and reports by applying generally accepted accounting principles. Two years of the required experience must have
involved overseeing and coordinating the operations of a unit or units, and being the supervisor of the accountant’s fiscal and professional staff.

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

Please read the job announcement in its entirety before applying for this recruitment, Applications must meet all minimum (and selective) qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire.

  • Two years of supervisory experience
  • Must posses a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or degree in Course of study in Accounting, Finance, or Business
Proof must be uploaded into application. 

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

  • Knowledge of Maryland and Federal Unemployment Insurance law, policies and/or procedures
  • Experience preparing annual financial statements and cash management reports.
  • Experience preparing program financial and performance reports.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

All candidates are subject to a background check against files maintained by the Division of Unemployment Insurance (Labor/DUI) to determine whether any monies are owed to Labor/DUI as a result of unemployment insurance overpayment/fraud. Any unpaid debt may have an impact on whether or not a candidate is offered employment.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants must provide sufficient information on the application to show they meet the qualifications for this recruitment. *Resumes are not acceptable and not considered in the selection process*

All information concerning the qualifications, including any required documentation (diploma, transcript, certificate, etc.) must be submitted and received by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be considered. Applications that meet minimum and/or selective qualifications will be referred to the hiring unit for interview selection. Units will select those candidates most closely demonstrating the qualifications for interview.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

***Please note that your answers on the supplemental questionnaire must correspond to the information provided on your application to receive credit.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Specific educational and experience requirements are set by the agency based on the essential job functions assigned to the position.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

U.S. Military Veterans may qualify for additional bonus points towards certification. Any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing a U.S. Military form DD 214 verifying honorable discharge from service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). Permanent State employees do not need to submit proof of Veterans’ status. 

If you are unable to apply online, or encounter difficulty attaching required or optional documentation, You may  submit via email to felicia.ransome@maryland.gov.  Please be sure to include your name, identification number (Easy ID#) and job announcement number on any documentation to ensure timely processing.

PLEASE DO NOT FAX OR EMAIL UNSOLICITED DOCUMENTATION

Completed applications, required documentation, and any required addendums may be mailed to:

MDOL Office of Human Resources
Attn: Program Manager Sr I./ Chief of UI Accounting and Fund Management (#23-005482-0006)FR
1100 N. Eutaw Street, Rm. 100
Baltimore, MD 21201

The MD State Application Form can be found online

Maryland Department of Labor is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of MDOL that all persons have equal opportunity and access to employment opportunities, services, and facilities without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.



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